About EMPWR Collective
A Movement by Women, for Women.
EMPWR Collective isn’t just a networking group — it’s a movement.
Founded by women, for women, EMPWR is a nonprofit collective that supports, elevates, and connects women-owned businesses across Northern Nevada. We’re here to create real community, not competition. Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or a seasoned founder, you belong here.
EMPWR stands for:
Empowerment
Movement
Preparing
Women to
Rise — in Business and Beyond
EMPWR Collective was never part of the plan — it was born out of a moment of frustration, a whole lot of heart, and a powerful realization.
After being rejected from another networking group that didn’t feel aligned, our founder realized she wasn’t alone. Women across Northern Nevada were craving something different: a space to connect, collaborate, and just be themselves without gatekeeping, exclusion, or ego.
So she built it.
What started as a simple outreach turned into a wave of women saying “yes” to community. Today, EMPWR is more than a group — it’s a sisterhood. We don’t just talk business. We make friends, cry on each other’s shoulders, and rise through real connection.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
We’re not here for perfect elevator pitches or exclusivity.
We’re here for:
Women supporting women — in business and in life
Affordable, inclusive events that welcome all industries and walks of life
Our members walk away feeling inspired, energized, and like they’ve finally found “their people.”
WHO WE SERVE
EMPWR Collective is open to all women entrepreneurs in Northern Nevada.
Whether you’re a:
New Business Owner
Nonprofit Founder
…you’re welcome here.
You don’t need to be a member to attend our events — just show up as you are and find your people.
1st Thursdays of every month at 5:30 PM – Daddy’s Tacos, Reno
3rd Wednesdays of every month at 10:00 AM – Glory Cloud Coffee, Sparks
Plus...
Bi-weekly group outdoor adventures
Speaker events, workshops, & pop-ups
Retreats, education, and mentoring
Community cleanups & service days
Monthly nonprofit 50/50 raffles
Vendor markets and business showcases
Every event is different. Some are structured, some are casual — all are full of heart.
"EMPWR has changed me. It’s shown me that I’m not alone — that there are women out there who want friendship, connection, and support just as much as I do. If I could write a love letter to this organization’s future, I’d say: I’m so proud of you. You started as an idea, and now you’re a legacy in motion."
— Kaila Bailey, Founder